I just started this story. No I don't think you made Bella seem like a bitch. I think she is a confident, hard working, young woman with needs, and tries to be a realist. She doesn't seem to suffer from the low self-esteem problems of other "Bellas", and therefore, I surmise, is able to say what she feels, even if anxious, and not over think her decisions or feel guilty because she put her needs above the needs of others. I like this Bella. I like this story and look forward to reading more. From the amount of reviews you have received since you posted this, I am not the only one who likes this story.